Tennessee Ernie's "The Shot Gun Boogie" was a foundational track in the country music landscape, blending bluesy undertones with a distinctive Appalachian twang. This recording solidified Ford's early reputation as a powerful vocalist with a knack for narrative.
- The song was recorded on January 16, 1950, at the RCA Victor Studios in Hollywood.
- "The Shot Gun Boogie" reached number 3 on the Billboard country music charts in 1950.
- The single was released on 78 rpm record format by Moonhoney Records.
Ernest "Tennessee Ernie" Ford was an American country musician and television personality. He had a series of country and western hits in the 1950s and 1960s.
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